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    Consommation (en. Consumption)

    /kɔ̃.sɔ.ma.sjɔ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Use or expenditure of goods or services.
    The consumption of electricity is high at home.
    La consommation de电也及在家中。
    Total expenditure of resources.
    Energy consumption in the country has increased this year.
    La consommation d'énergie dans le pays a augmenté cette année.
    Set of goods and services used by an individual or a community.
    Household consumption is an important economic indicator.
    La consommation des ménages est un indicateur économique important.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'consummatio', which means 'accomplishment, realization'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    sustainable consumption
    Use of resources without compromising future needs.
    consommation durable
    consumption peak
    Moment of maximum consumption in energy or goods.
    pic de consommation
    culture of consumption
    Purchasing and usage behavior of goods in a society.
    culture de consommation

    Related Words

    consume
    Using a good or service.
    consommer
    consumer
    Person who uses goods or services.
    consommateur
    responsible consumption
    Use of resources in a conscious and sustainable manner.
    consommation responsable

    Slang Meanings

    Work to pay bills
    With all this money I spend, I call it my 'work to pay bills'.
    Avec tout cet argent que je dépense, j'appelle cela mon 'boulot pour payer des factures'.
    Treating oneself
    I can't help indulging a little in 'treating myself' when it comes to consumption.
    Je ne peux pas m'empêcher de faire un peu de 'se faire plaisir' en matière de consommation.